Mason Greenwood continues to write his rather successful story with Olympique de Marseille. By converting a penalty in the first period against Brest on Saturday, the English striker scored his 31st goal in the Olympian jersey in all competitions. A symbolic figure, since he thus becomes the first OM player in almost thirty years to reach such a total after his first 50 matches.
We have to go back to Tony Cascarino, in 1995, to find any trace of such effectiveness. The Irish striker, darling of the Vélodrome in D2 after the club’s relegation, had then scored 39 goals in 51 games, in a very different context but creating a strong bond with the Marseille public.
He got healthy again
Arriving in the Marseille city on the sly due to his extra-sporting escapades, Greenwood was able to convince everyone with his clinical efficiency and his intelligence in the game. His rapid adaptation, in a championship with a reputation for physicality, allowed him to rebuild his health in terms of ratings and popularity, having become a pariah in the Premier League and the national team.
Supporters of Olympique de Marseille hope to see him continue this momentum and expect him during major events, whether in Ligue 1 or the Champions League. In these situations, the Englishman has shown himself less to his advantage until now.
